WELCOME
Welcome to the 2018-19 SEASON! We have some incredible artists and
projects in store for you. The world’s great performers love to come to
Orange County, not only because of the distinction of the Philharmonic
Society’s history, but also because of the outstanding venues where we
present our concerts. They truly are world-class.

This season, I’m excited to share that we’ll have an ORCHESTRA RESIDENCY
with the legendary CZECH PHILHARMONIC, led by their new chief conductor
and music director, Semyon Bychkov, joined by two stellar soloists: Alisa
Weilerstein and Kirill Gerstein. We also have a stunning line-up of pianists,
among them MURRAY PERAHIA, ANDRÁS SCHIFF, and JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET,
and Philharmonic Society debuts from Cliburn competition medalist
BEATRICE RANA and Tchaikovsky competition medalist GEORGE LI.

We also have some amazing special projects, including violinist
ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER with a hand-picked ensemble drawn from the Berlin
and Vienna Philharmonics, violinist JOSHUA BELL in a stellar trio concert
with pianist JEREMY DENK and cellist STEVEN ISSERLIS, violin legend
ITZHAK PERLMAN exploring the roots of klezmer music in Eastern Europe,
and there’s so much more…
Enjoy your 2018-19 season!

John Mangum

President and Artistic Director

PG 8

THE WORKS SERIES

PG 10 MASTERWORKS GOLD SERIES
PG 12 CLASSICAL A SERIES

PG 12 CLASSICAL B SERIES

PG 14 LAGUNA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
PG 15 ECLECTIC ORANGE SERIES

PG 16 LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL

PG 17 HOLIDAY CONCERTS

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COMPLIMENTARY PARKING

COMPLIMENTARY RECITAL

New this season! For The Works and
Masterworks Gold Series subscribers,
we’re gifting COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS
TO AN ADD-ON RECITAL by one of today’s
most brilliant pianists, Sir András Schiff,
and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham.
*Complimentary recitals have no exchange value.

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FROM THE WORLD’S
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DONNA L. KENDALL
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LAGUNA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES SPONSORED BY

SAM AND LYNDIE ERSAN

ELIZABETH + HENRY
SEGERSTROM SELECT SERIES

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This season, we feature performances that you
would be hard-pressed to experience outside
of the great cultural capitals of the world. Here is
a sampling of some of the artists coming to us
DIRECT FROM CARNEGIE HALL in 2018-19.

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New York’s Carnegie Hall, Vienna’s Musikverein,
Berlin’s Philharmonie—these venues have hosted
the GREATEST MUSICIANS AND ORCHESTRAS. At the
Philharmonic Society, we’re proud to present those
artists at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, thanks to
the generous support of our series sponsors
DONNA KENDALL, ELIZABETH SEGERSTROM, and
SAM AND LYNDIE ERSAN.

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ORCHESTRA RESIDENCY
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CZECH PHILHARMONIC
Since it played its first concert under the baton
of Antonín Dvořák in 1896, the CZECH PHILHARMONIC
has ranked among the world’s great orchestras. This
season, we’re proud to welcome them to Orange
County for a special TWO-CONCERT RESIDENCY
celebrating the musical heritage of the orchestra and
their new chief conductor and music director,
SEMYON BYCHKOV. In two programs combining the
orchestra’s Dvořák legacy and Bychkov’s passion for
his fellow Russian, Tchaikovsky, the orchestra will
survey symphonic and concerto masterpieces by these
composers. Cellist ALISA WEILERSTEIN and pianist
KIRILL GERSTEIN join them for two all-time favorites,
Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Piano
Concerto No. 1. The orchestra will also engage
with our Orange County community during their stay,
providing masterclasses and special performances in
university, high school, and community settings.
THE DRS. HANA AND FRANCISCO J. AYALA ORCHESTRA RESIDENCY

Orchestra and Box Tier subscribers may choose between valet parking or self parking, and subscribers to all other seating sections will receive complimentary self parking at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Valet parking valued
at $320 and self parking valued at $160.*Complimentary recitals have no exchange value.

SAVE 10% ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THREE SERIES on pages 14-16
(Laguna Chamber, Eclectic Orange and Laguna Beach Music Festival)
when added to your purchase of The Works, Masterworks Gold, Classical
A, or Classical B Series.

Itzhak Perlman revisits his
iconic album of klezmer music,
In the Fiddler’s House, with
special guests performing
traditional klezmer songs.

SERIES SPONSORED BY

KODO

ITZHAK PERLMAN,
VIOLIN

HAVANA-CUBA
ALL-STARS: ASERE

Saturday | April 6, 2019 | 8pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Cuba’s greatest and most
prominent musicians and three
of Cuba’s finest dancing couples
bring a joyous, high-energy
celebration of Cuban music and
dance styles, showcasing a wide
variety of infectious Cuban
rhythms and melodies.

20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

SILK ROAD ENSEMBLE

Tuesday | April 30, 2019 |8pm

Segerstrom Hall

Grammy Award-winning Silk
Road Ensemble seamlessly joins
together musical traditions from
all over the world, redefining
classical music for 21st-century
audiences.

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FEBRUARY 6-10, 2019
JOYCE YANG, PIANO

FESTIVAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

A multi-day celebration of classical music, the 2019 Laguna Beach Music
Festival offers a variety of CONCERTS, SPECIAL EVENTS and COMMUNITY
OUTREACH ENGAGEMENTS featuring guest artistic director and pianist
Joyce Yang, along with special guest artists.
For more information, visit LagunaBeachMusicFestival.com
2019 FESTIVAL ARTIST SPONSOR MICHELLE ROHÃ&#x2030;

Get in the spirit of the festive holiday season as the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
fills the concert hall with the sounds of wailing trumpets and toe-tapping rhythms in a
swingin’ evening of holiday favorites and beloved standards.

An extraordinary holiday experience, five Steinway pianos fill the concert hall
stage as the widely celebrated quintet of piano-playing siblings known as The 5 Browns
perform beloved holiday music from Bach, The Nutcracker, A Charlie Brown
Christmas, and Leroy Anderson (Sleigh Ride).
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$75

THE 5 BROWNS SINGLE TICKET PRICING
PURPLE

$75

BLUE

$55

PINK

$50

YELLOW LT. GREEN ORANGE

$45

$40

$30

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$168

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supporting
great
music in our
community
The greatest musicians in the world perform in
Orange County because for generations the music
loving people involved with the Philharmonic Society
have been dedicated to providing our community
with the very best. That mission continues to drive us
forward today, and the road ahead is exciting!
Individuals are, by far, the largest source of the
Society’s support. YOU CAN PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN
THE SOCIETY’S FUTURE by supporting what you love
and being a part of the musical adventures ahead.
We invite you to become involved—not only as a
subscriber but as a donor and volunteer.

YOUR SUPPORT PLAYS A VITAL ROLE
Did you know that ticket and subscription sales cover
only one-third of the true cost of bringing the world’s
greatest music to our community? It takes generous
support from our members and donors each year to
complete the picture! YOUR ANNUAL SUPPORT IS VITAL
to our ability to continue bringing the world’s finest
music to our community year in and year out.
MEMBERSHIP BEGINS AT JUST $60 PER YEAR.
Sustaining membership is available if you prefer
the convenience of paying in smaller installments.

CONNECT WITH MUSIC LOVERS

The Conductor’s Circle is a great place to start if
you want to ENHANCE YOUR MUSICAL EXPERIENCE.
As our way of thanking you, you’ll receive
unique benefits including PRIVATE INTERMISSION
RECEPTIONS and exclusive opportunities to attend
PRE- AND POST-CONCERT EVENTS.
For more information about giving levels and benefits of annual membership, and
supporting the work of the Philharmonic Society, contact Halim Kim
at 949.553.2422, ext. 233, or visit PhilharmonicSociety.org/SupportUs

LEAVE A LEGACY
Estate gifts allow our long time subscribers and
donors to LEAVE AN ENDURING LEGACY that helps
ENSURE THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STRENGTH of
the Society. Consider including us in your will.
Doing so will support our commitment of presenting world-class programming and music education that enriches the cultural life of Orange
County for generations to come.
For more information about leaving a legacy, contact Ron Dufault, Vice President of
Development, at 949.553.2422, ext. 202, or email Ron@PhilharmonicSociety.org

CONCERTO ($600-$1,199)
All above benefits, plus:
• Complimentary attendance for two to a Philharmonic Society Youth Concert
• Invitation to one private intermission champagne reception during the
season†

Silver Baton ($1,200-$2,999)
All above benefits, plus:
•Complimentary attendance to private intermission champagne receptions at
most Society concerts
•Complimentary attendance to a rehearsal of a visiting ensemble or artist
during the season*
•Invitations to attend domestic and international musical events and tours*
GOLDEN BATON ($3,000-$5,999)
All above benefits, plus:
•Complimentary attendance for two to the annual Golden Baton Celebration
•Preferred seating priority for subscription tickets
•Priority on waiting lists for sold-out concerts
•Complimentary attendance to private pre- and post-concert events with
Philharmonic Society President and Artistic Director

The Philharmonic Society is proud to welcome the
ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY to our family. For
nearly 50 years, the OCYS has served and continues to
inspire young musicians in our community and, for more
than three decades, has been a partner for the
Philharmonic Society’s beloved CONCERTS FOR FIFTH
GRADERS.
Musicians in the Youth Symphony:
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PERFORM a series of concerts each year at the
world-class venues of the Renée and Henry
Segerstrom Concert Hall and Musco Center for
the Arts
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EXPERIENCE performances by the greatest
classical musicians of our time through free
access to Philharmonic Society season events

LEARN from leading Southern California
musicians and teachers through weekly
rehearsals, workshops and coachings
SHARE in community service events through
education programs

In the 2018-19 season, OCYS musicians will participate
in masterclasses with members of the Czech
Philharmonic, have a special encounter with Grammy
Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, and much more!

PhilharmonicSociety.org/YouthSymphony

OCYS
2018-19 SEASON
AUDITIONS

To learn more and apply to audition
for the Orange County Youth
Symphony’s 2018-19 season,
visit us online!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR
GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
Chapman University
Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation
Lonie Bosserman Fund of the Orange County Community Foundation

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY’S

YOUTH MUSIC
EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
Enriching the lives of youth
through music education is
integral to our mission
We reach more than 160,000 K-12 STUDENTS
EACH YEAR through an extensive series of
outstanding musical and educationally valuable
programs held at venues in the community
and in schools, provided FREE OF CHARGE.
These award-winning programs for elementary,
middle, and high school students are made
possible through the generosity of our
volunteers, The Committees of the Philharmonic
Society, sponsors, and contributors. Visit us
online at PhilharmonicSociety.org/Education.
For information about Education Programs, contact
Nancy Warzer-Brady, Vice President of Education and
Community Engagement, at 949.553.2422, ext. 237,
or Nancy@PhilharmonicSociety.org

GET INVOLVED —
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
We need your hands-on involvement and
support to continue and to EXPAND OUR
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH. With the decline of
the arts in the schools, our mission is critical!
Our offerings introduce youth to the JOY OF
MUSIC and INSPIRE them to play an instrument,
expand their imaginations, connect to
classroom curriculum, and stimulate learning at
all levels.
To join a Committee, or for more
information on volunteering, please
contact Eli Peterson, Director of
Volunteer Services, at
949.553.2422, ext. 222, or
Eli@PhilharmonicSociety.org

Thank you for
inspiring me to
learn more complicated
and challenging music to play
on my violin. Where words
fail, music speaks! Please
don’t stop the music!”

Concert halls for Philharmonic Society of Orange County
presentations are fully accessible to the disabled. Please
inquire about wheelchair seating areas. Checks and
charges will be deposited upon receipt. This deposit is not a
guarantee that your series or seating requests can be
met. Your cancelled check or credit card statement is your
acknowledgement of payment. Subscribers who purchase
more than one series which include overlapping concerts
will be automatically reimbursed for duplicate seats. This
reimbursement will take place during payment processing.
Exchanges are an exclusive benefit to subscribers and
are subject to the Philharmonic Society’s 2018-19 policies.
Concerts featuring high profile performers may not be
available for exchange. Although rare, all dates, times,
artists, programs and prices are subject to change.

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PRE-CONCERT LECTURES

Music specialists guide you through the concert program,
helping you to more deeply enjoy the music. Lectures begin
one hour prior to most orchestral concerts and are free for
concert ticket holders. Visit our website for the latest schedule
of lectures and lecturers.